Dr. Don Nations, DNA Coaching, 2006, All Rights Reserved Introduction to Transformation A quick start guide for those who want to see their church change.

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Dr. Don Nations, DNA Coaching, 2006, All Rights Reserved Introduction to Transformation A quick start guide for those who want to see their church change for the better

Dr. Don Nations, DNA Coaching, 2006, All Rights Reserved What do we mean by “transformation”? Growth in worship attendance An increase in professions of faith Changing declining church systems into healthy church systems Becoming the church God has called yours to become

Dr. Don Nations, DNA Coaching, 2006, All Rights Reserved The Transformation Process The Church Transformation Survey Training events Consultation report Ongoing assistance with implementation Lots of resources provided to every church

Dr. Don Nations, DNA Coaching, 2006, All Rights Reserved The Transformation Time Line Year 1 Qualify for the Welcoming Congregation Award Work on the areas in the Church Transformation Survey Hospitality and Guest follow-up training Brief on-site visits to churches Advertising, evangelism and faith-sharing training

Dr. Don Nations, DNA Coaching, 2006, All Rights Reserved The Transformation Time Line Year 2 Re-qualify for the Welcoming Congregation Award Improve your score on the Church Transformation Survey Enter into the consultation report process Additional training events Additional resources provided to all churches Meeting with church leaders to assist with transformation

Dr. Don Nations, DNA Coaching, 2006, All Rights Reserved The Transformation Time Line Year 3 Re-qualify for the Welcoming Congregation Award Improve your score on the Church Transformation Survey Implement the recommendations in the consultation report Additional training provided

Dr. Don Nations, DNA Coaching, 2006, All Rights Reserved The Transformation Process will Raise the anxiety level in your church Contribute a lot of ideas and options to consider Challenge lay and clergy leaders Clarify steps your church can take to improve its performance Give you more assistance in improving ministry than almost any other church

Dr. Don Nations, DNA Coaching, 2006, All Rights Reserved Why some may object It is new It asks them to act in new ways They “don’t see the need” to change They may not get to be a big fish in a small pond They simply don’t understand the process and/or the purpose of the district entering into it

Dr. Don Nations, DNA Coaching, 2006, All Rights Reserved Why you should be excited We are using a proven process We are all in this together The best days of our church could be coming God wants to be actively involved in this process This could make your church better This could make you a better leader More people could become Christians